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4. PUBLIC HEARING AND OTHER MATTERS a. PAP-148, Mark Lobaugh/Complete Wireless Consulting, Inc. Appeal of the Zoning Administrator’s denial of a Design Review application (PDRW-38) for the construction of a 65-foot tall faux pine tree to be operated as a wireless facility for Verizon Wireless at 6890 Koll Center Parkway. Zoning for the property is PUD-I/C-O (Planned Unit Development – Industrial/Commercial-Office) District. Jenny Soo, Associate Planner, presented the staff report and described the scope, layout, and key elements of the proposed application. Commissioner Narum inquired what the distance was between the project site and the closest house on Corte Monterey. Ms. Soo replied that the distance is between 303 and 305 feet. She added that the minimum requirement is 300 feet and is measured from the facility to the closest residential property line. Commissioner Narum requested staff to explain the second sentence of the second paragraph of the appeal letter which states that staff had provided a letter to the appellant, dated September 29, 2009, that the project was complete. Ms. Soo replied that when an applicant submits an application, staff reviews the documents submitted based on the requirements for submittal, such as the number of exhibits required, the project site acreage, a location map, elevations, photo- simulations, and all information listed per the Municipal Code. She continued that if the applicant has provided all the documents as required, then the application is deemed complete. Commissioner Narum inquired if it is part of the Code to investigate alternative locations and explain why they would or would not work, and if that would not be part of a complete application. Ms. Soo replied that the applicant’s initial site selection was within a residential zoning district, which does not allow wireless facilities. She stated that this time around, the proposed location is in a business park area next to the freeway, which is allowed, and staff believed this would be appropriate and assumed it would have minimal impact to a the residential neighborhood. Ms. Stern explained the process and stated that there is generally a first level of submittal which is a checklist in terms of what is provided. She continued that an analysis is then done, and at the time the application is deemed complete, neighbors are notified that the City is considering the approval of the facility. She noted that in this case, neighbors expressed a number of concerns, and staff conducted a meeting with these neighbors in order to address these concerns. She added that staff then asked PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, September 22, 2010 Page 2 of 23